The story of Dr. King’s life is finally on its way to the silver screen. Steven Spielberg has signed up to co-produce a Martin Luther King biopic for DreamWorks, according to Variety.

“We are all honored that the King estate is giving us the opportunity to tell the story of these defining, historic events,” Spielberg to the trade paper this week. “It is our hope that the creative power of film and the impact of Dr. King’s life can combine to present a story of undeniable power that we can all be proud of.”